Ethan Villella
About Ethan Villella
Ethan Villella serves as the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition at Great Minds, where he leads a team responsible for over 400 hires annually. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition within the education sector and has held various leadership roles in recruiting across multiple organizations.
Work at Great Minds
Ethan Villella serves as the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition at Great Minds, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he leads a team responsible for managing the recruitment process for over 400 hires annually. His leadership is crucial in supporting the company's growth and ensuring the acquisition of top talent within the education sector.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Great Minds, Ethan Villella held several key positions in talent acquisition. He worked as the Recruiting Director at 2U from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on enhancing recruitment strategies. Prior to that, he was the Recruiting Team Lead at CEB, now Gartner, from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to the recruitment efforts in Arlington, VA. His career also includes a significant tenure at Blackboard, Inc. as Recruiting Lead from 2006 to 2015, and as Director of Recruitment Services at HireStrategy from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Ethan Villella earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from James Madison University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly within the education sector.
Career Timeline
Ethan Villella's career in talent acquisition spans multiple organizations and roles. He began as Director of Recruitment Services at HireStrategy from 2003 to 2006, followed by a position as Recruiting Lead at Blackboard, Inc. from 2006 to 2015. He then transitioned to CEB, now Gartner, where he worked as Recruiting Team Lead from 2015 to 2018. After a brief tenure at 2U in 2018-2019, he joined Great Minds in 2021.